Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%

Name: Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003420

About Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%

Sodium octyl sulphate is a molecular biology reagent (AR / HPLC grade) carrying the CAS registry number 142-31-4 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C8H17NaO4S, corresponding to a molecular weight of 232.28 g/mol. The IUPAC name is sodium octyl sulfate. Common synonyms include Octyl sodium sulfate and Octyl sulfate sodium salt.

It is supplied as a white powder. Literature values give a melting point of 195 °C (dec.). Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows and protein analysis. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Available in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g and 100 g packs, Sodium octyl sulphate is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003420
CAS Number	142-31-4
IUPAC name	sodium octyl sulfate
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₇NaO₄S
Molecular weight	232.28 g/mol
Exact mass	232.0745
Grade	AR / HPLC
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29209099
InChIKey	WFRKJMRGXGWHBM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
SMILES	CCCCCCCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
PubChem CID	2735107

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White powder
Melting point	195 °C (dec.)
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	74.8 Å²
Synonyms	Octyl sodium sulfate, Octyl sulfate sodium salt, SOS, Sodium capryl sulfate, Cycloryl OS, Duponol 80, Sipex ols, Sulfuric acid, monooctyl ester, sodium salt, Sulfuric acid, monooctyl ester, sodium salt (1:1), sodium n-octyl sulfate, Cdc25 inhibitor

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H228Flammable solid
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 142-31-4

Sodium octyl sulphate solution

CAS: 142-31-4
Formula: C₈H₁₇NaO₄S
MW: 232.28 g/mol

VQ-003419

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% is 142-31-4. It is also known as Octyl sodium sulfate, Octyl sulfate sodium salt, SOS.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%?

Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% has the molecular formula C8H17NaO4S and a molecular weight of 232.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is sodium octyl sulfate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% can I order?

We supply Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% in AR / HPLC (99%) grade, in 1 g, 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Sodium octyl sulphate, GR 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.